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Prism of Torah

Prism of Torah illuminates the depths of Jewish wisdom through a weekly exploration of the parasha and Jewish holidays. Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman masterfully blends profound insights with practical guidance, unlocking the layers of meaning in each Torah portion through the four main aspects: Pshat, Remez, Drash, and Sod. Cultivate your connection with Hashem and apply timeless wisdom to your daily life. Contact us: prismoftorah@gmail.com Produced by Eli Podcast Productions

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00:12:50

Stop Looking Out, Start Looking In - Parshas Balak -...

Prism of Torah ·

2025/07/10

What was it that Bilaam saw that completely changed everything? What orchestrated this transformation from curse to blessing?Dive into Parshas Balak and discover the hidden wisdom behind how the Jewish people arranged their homes. Uncover the eye-opening difference between protecting yourself from others versus protecting yourself from comparison and jealousy. Through a compelling modern story of a couple whose apparent wealth masked their real struggle, explore how your exact circumstances—both

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00:10:48

When Your Words Hit Rock Bottom - Chukas - Ep. 390

Prism of Torah ·

2025/07/03

Why does speaking to a rock yield water, yet striking it brings punishment? Why a rock, of all things? In Parshas Chukas, discover the hidden wisdom of persistence that can soften even the hardest hearts. Through the miraculous story of water from stone—and a modern-day empire built from an empty room—you’ll uncover the divine algorithm for creating breakthroughs when nothing seems to work. Join us to explore this timeless concept, which can transform your outlook on tackling seemingly impossible

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00:11:37

Stop Playing Nice, Start Playing Smart - Parshas...

Prism of Torah ·

2025/06/26

Why does achieving peace sometimes require violence? Pinchas killed sinners and received a "covenant of peace." The Kohanim - descendants of Aharon the peace-pursuer - executed their own relatives after the Golden Calf. How can aggressive acts create harmony? Discover the hidden mechanics of real shalom - why it's deeper than just "getting along," what makes it the divine vessel for bracha, and why sometimes the most loving thing you can do is remove what's destroying the

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00:09:42

How Your Self-Worth Shapes Your Reality. Ep 388 -...

Prism of Torah ·

2025/06/19

How did the spies know exactly how they appeared in their enemies' eyes? Why do we confuse confidence with arrogance? What if your "modesty" is actually hurting those around you? In Parshat Shlach, discover the profound connection between self-perception and reality, and why hiding your God-given talents isn't humility—it's selfishness. Through the inspiring story of a programmer who almost let false modesty derail his team's success, uncover how to balance genuine modesty with confident

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00:10:43

Bad at Machshava (But Expert at Strategic Planning)...

Prism of Torah ·

2025/06/12

Why do we claim we can't memorize Torah but know every detail about our hobbies? Why endless energy for personal pursuits but feel drained by spiritual growth?What happens when our own achievements become witnesses against our spiritual excuses?Through the story of a sharp rabbi and a Silicon Valley developer's embarrassing revelation, discover why your supposed limitations might actually be choices... and why that matters more than you think.

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00:07:28

Why Thanks Needs an Audience - Nasso

Prism of Torah ·

2025/06/10

Discover why the Torah's Thanksgiving offering seems designed to fail—and what this reveals about transforming private miracles into public inspiration. In this week's Torah portion, Parshat Tzav, explore the Korban Todah's seemingly impossible demands: 40 loaves of bread and an entire offering consumed in just one day. Through the profound insights of Rav Shimshon Pincus, uncover how these "restrictions" were actually divine features ensuring gratitude never stays private.This

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00:08:54

The Art of Saying No - Parshas Nasso -Ep. 386

Prism of Torah ·

2025/06/05

What's the hidden connection between abstaining from wine & grapes and witnessing potential adultery? In Parashat Naso, discover the profound wisdom linking personal boundaries to our divine image. Through an incredible story of $2,300 found in a parking lot, uncover how saying "no" to temptation doesn't close doors—it opens ones you never knew existed. Join us to explore why your ability to resist instinct is your greatest superpower and the one thing that separates humans

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00:08:12

The Danger of Being Counted - Bamidbar - 385

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/28

Why does the Torah prohibit counting people directly? What spiritual danger lies behind being singled out from the crowd? In Parshas Bamidbar, discover the shocking connection between counting, the evil eye, and losing divine protection. Through a powerful basketball tournament story, uncover how teams with superstars often lose to unified groups of average players. This exploration reveals why being "nobody special" might be your greatest spiritual asset. Don't miss the podcast with

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00:08:39

Identity Test - Parshas Bechukosai

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/27

Discover what the Torah's unusual phrase "walk in my statutes" reveals about authentic spiritual growth in Parshas Bechukosai. This week's Torah portion challenges a hidden assumption: that your observance in the beis medrash reflects your true level. What if the real test happens somewhere else entirely?Through classic Torah commentary from Rashi and the Sforno, explore why the Torah chose "walking" instead of simply "keeping" commandments. Uncover the profound

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00:10:58

Eleven Blessings You're Missing- Parshas Behar...

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/22

What does the Torah really mean when it repeatedly says to help your struggling brother? Why is the word "Imach" (with you) placed so puzzlingly in the middle of the verse? In this week's exploration of Parshas Behar, we uncover three different types of poverty requiring our attention - and the transformative secret behind truly effective chesed. Learn how a three-layered cake became the unexpected catalyst for a dramatic spiritual return, and discover the profound teaching from Rav Shimon Shkop

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00:13:04

383 Parshas Emor - The Freedom in Surrender

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/15

Why do we call it Sefiras HaOmer—the Counting of the Omer—when the Omer was just a measure of volume? And why are we counting upward instead of downward, if our goal is Shavuos?Discover the hidden connection between the manna in the desert and the counting we do today. This eye-opening exploration reveals what’s truly in our control—and what rests in Hashem’s hands. Plus, hear the breathtaking story of a miraculous event that took place just weeks ago here in Israel.Unlock the essence of Yiddishkeit

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00:12:19

382 Acharei Mos / Kedoshim - Your True Competition?...

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/08

Ever wonder why some people seem to have it easy while you struggle? The Yom Kippur Goral of two identical goats with wildly different fates holds the key. Hashem doesn't judge us all by the same standard—He judges us by what we do with the cards we're dealt. Listen to uncover the wisdom that will transform how you view success and struggle.

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00:09:52

The Spiritual Reset Button — Parshas Metzora

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/05

Discover why the Torah chose water—and only water—as the agent of spiritual purification. This Parshas Metzorah exploration reveals the profound connection between mikveh immersion and the very beginning of creation, when water covered everything. What does returning to that pre-creation state mean for your ability to completely reset?Drawing on the Sefer HaChinuch and Targum Onkelos, this Torah podcast episode unpacks why all tumah (spiritual impurity) stems from life departing a physical body—and

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00:10:43

381 Tazriah/ Metzorah - When Silent Praise Wounds Deep

Prism of Torah ·

2025/05/01

Ever noticed how someone's silence after your accomplishment hurt more than outright criticism? Is withholding praise actually a form of lashon hara? In Parshas Tazria-Metzora, Reb Asaf Aharon Prisman reveals based on a Zohar why we need atonement not just for negative words, but for unspoken positive words. Discover why the Hebrew words for "blemish" (נגע) and "pleasure" (ענג) contain identical letters—just arranged differently. What hidden message comes out from this

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00:10:01

380 Parshas Shemini - Stop Judging, Start Winning

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/24

In Parashas Shemini, the Torah outlines the two signs that make an animal kosher: split hooves and chewing the cud. Intriguingly, when discussing four non-kosher animals, the Torah first mentions their one kosher attribute before explaining why they're forbidden. Why highlight a positive quality that becomes irrelevant once we learn they lack the second required sign? Even more puzzling, why mention the kosher attribute first instead of simply stating what disqualifies them? Join us as we uncover

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00:05:20

379 - Shevi'i Shel Pesach - When the Sea Sings Back

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/17

Want to understand the depths of the song that Bnei Yisroel sang after the splitting of the sea? Want to have an opportunity to totally clean your sins away? If so, this podcast is for you. It will IY"H help you connect to the epitome of Shevi'i Shel Pesach through the profound wisdom of Shirah Sayam. Rav Aaron Kotler reveals the dual nature of spiritual song—not merely as heart-driven gratitude, but as a mind-anchored recognition that transforms us into new beings. Discover why Hashem

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00:09:36

378 - Pesach's Hidden Powers

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/09

Why don't we say a bracha on one of Pesach's central mitzvos? As Pesach approaches, this episode unveils the Maharal's fascinating insight into why the mitzvah of Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim lacks a formal blessing—a revelation that transforms how we understand Leil HaSeder's true purpose. Discover why speaking our emunah aloud isn't merely tradition but the essential mechanism that roots faith in our hearts. The Maharal teaches us that this mitzvah is primarily "in the

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00:08:07

Small Choices, Massive Consequences - Parshas Vayikra

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/07

Discover why the Torah's unusual word choice in Parshas Vayikra reveals that your smallest action carries the same cosmic weight as Adam's original sin. This Torah portion study explores profound teachings from the Zohar, Midrash Rabbah, and Nefesh HaChaim about how every mitzvah and every aveirah creates ripple effects through generations and spiritual worlds you cannot see.Why does the Torah call a person bringing a korban "Adam" instead of "Ish"? What happens when

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00:08:53

377 Parshas Vayikra - Pressing the Right Buttons

Prism of Torah ·

2025/04/03

Ever wondered why the Torah begins discussing voluntary sacrifices before mandatory ones? Why sacrifice animals which symbolize extreme materialism—would it not make more sense to give Hashem something more spiritual? In this week's exploration of Parshas Vayikra, we uncover the mechanics behind korbanos and their deeper significance in our spiritual journey. Discover how every voluntary action creates a stronger bond with Hashem than obligatory deeds, and why this lesson is relevant even today

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00:10:18

376: Parshas Pekudei - Mirror, Mirror on the Sink

Prism of Torah ·

2025/03/27

How can mirrors, so often symbols of vanity, transform into vessels of sanctity (Kedusha)? What profound lesson does the Kiyor teach us about the elevation of the mundane? In Parshas Pekudei, we explore these compelling questions and unravel the debate between Moshe Rabbeinu and Hashem over the purpose of physical pleasures in this world. Delve into the remarkable insights of Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch, uncovering how even the Yetzer Hara can be elevated into a tool for Avodas Hashem. This episode

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